PDX, CoverMyMeds partner on prior authorizations

Service designed to cut hassles of PAs, stop prescription abandonment

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pharmacy-automation system maker PDX has made a deal with CoverMyMeds to help pharmacies using PDX's system to expedite the submission of prior-authorization forms to health insurance plans, PDX said.

The service, which will be offered at no cost to pharmacies, is meant to decrease the administrative hassles of prior authorizations, improve turnaround time and help to stop prescription abandonment.

"It is important that pharmacies have technologies they need to work smarter and faster," PDX CEO Jeff Farris said. "By partnering with CoverMyMeds, PDX customers will have access to another utility that will help streamline the prior authorization rejection process. We remain focused on delivering solutions and services our pharmacy partners require to remain efficient, such as those offered by CoverMyMeds."

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